Thursday, 23 July 2015

Trends can be useful. They tell you
what other people are thinking and doing. They give you ideas which you
can use in your own life. They are also dangerous – if you blindly
follow what others say and do, you are in the soup. Nowhere
is this truer than in the matter of home remodeling. This is something
that you do once or maybe twice in your lifetime. You want your home to
be the best it can ever be, so you look for the best and brightest
concepts and samples toadopt. But remember, the most popular ideas and
features may not work for your home or family. With that in mind, here
are a few fresh popular concepts that can be adapted to suit most homes.

The Healthy Home

It
is so obvious that it may sound ridiculous even to mention these small
things. But a healthy home is more than just one that does use zero-VOC
(volatile organic compounds) paint. Consider these other often
overlooked issues:

Are all the rooms well ventilated?

If you live in an area with high levels of air and water pollution, do you need air and water filtration systems?

Have
you maximized natural light? It’s not just a matter of saving on
electricity. You know that sunlight is the major source of vitamin D,
right?

What about artificial lighting? Are the work and study areas well lit? Strained eyes would warrant spectacles.

Small
things, yes. But they are essential too. If you spend a little time
thinking about them and make provisions for them, your home will surely
be a healthyhome.

The Creature Comforts Your Family Deserves

Think
beyond the HVAC system and heated bathroom floors. What about heated
towel racks? There’s nothing like a warm towel after a shower. Or a
touchless toilet that works by waving a hand over it? How about a room
that is designed around a home entertainment system? A home automation
system that will turn on the lights and air conditioning and have your
food hot and ready when you return home could be worth its weight in
gold.

Recycle and Reuse

Recycling
does not mean protection of the environment by compromising on the
quality of your home life. Here’s an example of how. Go to landfill and
collect some wood from old crates and shipping containers. Sand it and
interesting grains and patterns often appear which you will not find in
wood purchased from a lumber yard. Experiment with different stains and
polishes. The end result is often something that adds life and character
to your home. Keep your eyes open and you will see a lot of things that
you can use.

Metal Is Not Cold and Lifeless

The
use of metal in home décor is increasing, and with good reason. Not
only is it long lasting and strong, it can give your home an aura of
depth and richness that nothing else can. How would a room look with
copper pendant lighting? Would a bronze sink transform the look of your
kitchen? There are few things more contemporary than stainless steel
cabinets.

Study trends but think outside the box to find ways to adapt them to your taste and needs.